Our Mission
Our mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
Why We Exist
For students we serve, barriers to success can look like many things. Students may have unmet basic needs, be marginalized at school, or need support navigating a maze of public and private resources. At Communities In Schools, we are resource navigators, youth advocates, and community organizers. We are here to break down barriers so that all students can write their own version of a success story.
How We Help Students
Working directly in 27 schools across the Kent and Federal Way school districts, we support students who are furthest from educational justice. Our evidence-based model of Integrated Student Support, which is a student-centered approach firmly grounded in the research on child and youth development, is designed to promote educational, social and emotional development of students and position them to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Making a Difference
At Communities In Schools of South King County, our 1047 students receiving individualized support show outstanding progress towards their personal goals.
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95%Stayed in School
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92%Improved Attendance
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94%Improved Behavior
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90%Improved Coursework
* Outcomes reflect data from last school year